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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.38, 425.56 and 177.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.38, 425.56 and 177.47 is: 244.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.38 : 425.56 = 177.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.38/425.56 = 177.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.38x = 425.56 × 177.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.38x = 75,522.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,522.01/308.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.90

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